Air Force Junior ROTC TX 959 Temple, Texas Cadet Guide Name Flight 2016-17 I
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TX-959 Cadet Guide - Table of Contents The American s Creed........................................ 1 Mission of Air Force JROTC.................................... 1 Cadet Honor Code............................................. 1 Air Force Core Values......................................... 1 AF Junior ROTC Cadet Creed................................... 1 TX-959 Corps Values.......................................... 2 TX-959 Classroom Responsibilities and Procedures................... 2 JROTC Area................................................. 2 Coming to JROTC During Non-Class Times......................... 2 Uniform Wear Instructions....................................... 3 Belts and Gig Lines..................................... 4 How to Tie a Uniform Tie................................. 5 Grooming Standards, Jewelry, Sunglasses, Tattoos.............. 5 Wearing Rank, Name Tags, Ribbons, AF Hat.................. 8 Public Display of Affection (PDA) in Uniform...................... 10 Uniform Hat Diagrams......................................... 11 Air Force and JROTC Ranks and Insignia..........................13 Uniform Diagrams............................................ 16 JROTC Ribbons.............................................. 22 JROTC Badges.............................................. 27 Uniform Ropes............................................... 28 Uniform Inspection........................................... 28 Saluting..................................................... 28 American Flag, Pledge of Allegiance, National Anthem.............. 29 Chain of Command............................................ 30 Warrior Knowledge.......................................... 31 TX-959 Corps Organization and key Cadet Positions................. 32 Military Drill (Marching)....................................... 34 TX-959 Teams............................................... 36 (Competitive Drill, Color Guard, PT Squad, Orienteering, Rocketry) Cadet Leadership Course (CLC)................................. 38 Parental Permission for Trips.................................... 38 Promotion Policies............................................ 39 Promotion Tests............................................. 40 Promotions, Letter Jacket....................................... 41 Corps Discipline System....................................... 42 Disenrollment From AF Junior ROTC............................ 45 III
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TX-959, Temple High School, Cadet Guide The American s Creed I believe in the United States of America as a Government of the people, by the people and for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a republic, a sovereign nation of many sovereign states; a perfect union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes. I, therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it; to support its constitution; to obey its laws; to respect its flag; and to defend it against all enemies. Mission of Air Force Junior ROTC: Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community. Cadet Honor Code We will not lie, steal or cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does. Air Force Core Values Integrity First Service Before Self Excellence in All We Do - being honest; doing what you say you ll do; doing what s right when no one is looking. - putting needs of the Corps and your school before yourself. - doing the best job you can, not just the minimum; always striving to improve. Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet Creed I am an Air Force Junior ROTC cadet. I am connected and faithful to every Corps of Cadets who serve their community and nation with patriotism. I earn respect when I uphold the Core Values of Integrity First, Service before Self, and Excellence in All We Do. I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my family, school, Corps of Cadets, community and to myself. My character defines me. I will not lie, cheat, or steal. I am accountable for my actions and deeds. I will hold others accountable for their actions as well. I will honor those I serve with, those who have gone before me, and those who will come after me. I am a Patriot, a Leader, and a Wingman devoted to those I follow, serve, and lead. I am an Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet. 1
TX-959 s Corps Values Respect Responsibility Followership/ Leadership Unity Patriotism - treating others, and ourselves, with respect due all people because of their inherent worth as human beings. - doing what you re supposed to do; doing what s right regardless of what others do; doing your job without being forced or watched; being responsible for your own actions - followership: submitting to and obeying orders of those above you; cooperating with leaders; taking care of your own responsibilities before becoming responsible for others. - leadership: setting a good example, using authority properly; trying to serve those under you rather than being served - working together for a common purpose; being a team builder and not fighting or arguing - appreciating the good things about America its values, freedoms and opportunities, and the price paid by others to preserve these things TX-959 Classroom Responsibilities and Procedures - Be on time. - Males: remove earrings before entering the classroom. - Begin each class with Flight Commander reporting in: o Flight, attention, present arms, followed by report. - When roll is taken, respond with Here, Sir. - Be polite and respectful. - During instruction don t talk without permission. - Help each other. - Stay awake keep head up; stand up at the side or back of room if necessary. - Stay in your seat unless you have permission to leave it. - End each class with Flight Commander reporting out: o Flight, attention, present arms, followed by dismissal. JROTC Area - Instructors Office o Do not enter without permission. - Logistics and Storage rooms o Do not go into them without a need and without permission. o Do not go past the Logistics counter without permission. - Snack Bar o Do not go into the Snack Bar without an instructor or permission. o Do not invite non-cadets into the Snack Bar. - Cadet Command Office o This is reserved for cadets on the command staff. Coming to the JROTC Area During Non-Class Times Cadets, without other obligations, may come to the JROTC area before school, during lunch or during their free periods. They must have a pass from an instructor. Once here, cadets must stay in the JROTC area. Finally, cadets who misbehave while here will lose the privilege. 2
Air Force JROTC Cadet Uniform Wear Instructions Introduction. Wearing the Air Force uniform is an important part of Junior ROTC. Because of what it stands for and represents, it is a privilege to wear the uniform of the United States Air Force. Wear it with pride. Here are some things to know about the uniform: - It is a real Air Force uniform; the only difference is the rank insignia. - We wear it according to AF regulations. - It is loaned to you. You must return it (except for the shoes) when you leave JROTC. When to Wear the Uniform: - All cadets must wear it and be inspected in it once a week. - Unless you wear the uniform for another activity or event, such as a color guard or drill competition, you MUST wear the uniform on uniform day, which usually is on Thursday. o If you will be involved in an activity that requires the uniform, ask an instructor if that activity will meet the weekly inspection requirement. - On uniform day, you must wear the uniform the entire school day, except for PE or athletics periods, or classes or activities which could soil or damage it, such as auto tech, a science lab or during some culinary arts activities. - You MAY NOT wear the uniform: o When playing sports or involved in any activity that might soil or damage it. o To protests or demonstrations or any other activity that the Air Force should not be associated with. Basic Guidelines for Wearing the Uniform: - Wear a complete uniform. (pants, shirt, belt, shoes, socks, coat or jacket if necessary, and hat if outdoors) Do not wear just part of it. - Don t combine with civilian clothing items, except a coat if needed for cold weather. - Shirt/blouse: o You may wear it with or without the tie/tab. o Do not button the top button unless you wear a tie. o No undershirt may be visible. Wear a V-neck T-shirt or the tie/tab to cover a crew-neck T-shirt. - Tie/tab: o You may wear the tie/tab whenever you wish. o You must wear a tie/tab with the Service Dress Coat. o You do not have to wear a tie/tab with the Light-Weight Jacket. - Light-Weight (zipper) Jacket: o It must be zipped, with the zipper at least half-way up. - Service Dress Coat: o The Service Dress Coat is rarely required for weekly uniform inspections, but you may wear it anytime you wish. o If you wear the Service Dress Coat, you must wear the tie/tab. 3
The uniform belt: - Fasten the belt so that the buckle and the silver tip (at the end of the belt) are just touching each other. The silver tip should completely cover the flange on the back, and there should be no blue material showing between the buckle and the tip. Buckle Silver tip Flange NO! (Flange is showing) NO! (material is showing) YES! - Males insert the belt into the pants belt loops starting on the left, so that, when fastened, the silver tip is on the wearer s left. - Females insert the belt into the pants loops going to the right, so that, when fastened, the silver tip is on the wearer s right. The Gig line : - The gig line refers to the alignment of the shirt, belt and pants. It is formed by aligning the curved edge of the buckle (side opposite the silver tip) with the edge of the shirt material and the edge of the pants zipper flap. Think of the buckle edge as connecting the shirt edge and the pants edge. Male Gig Line Female Gig Line 4
How to tie a tie: - There several different knots that can be used to tie a tie. - A very good one for the Air Force uniform tie is the Half Windsor knot. - Here s how to tie a Half Windsor knot: (Images are what you would see in a mirror.) Grooming Standards (when in uniform) - Male and Female Hair o Will be clean, well-groomed, present a professional appearance and allow for the proper wear of the uniform hat. o It will not appear lopsided (more hair on one side than the other), touch the eyebrows or go past the eyebrows. o If applied, dyes, tints, bleaches, frostings must result in natural hair colors, and the resulting color must complement the person s complexion and skin tone. Natural hair colors: brown, blonde, brunette, natural red, black or grey. Examples of prohibited hair colors (this is not a complete list): burgundy, purple, orange, bright red, blue, fluorescent or neon colors. - Males o Hair: Will have a tapered appearance on both sides and the back, with and without a hat. Tapered appearance means that, no matter what angle it is viewed from, the outline of the hair conforms to the shape of the person s head, and curves inward to the natural end point, without any spikes, twists or odd directional flows. It may not be more than 1 ¼ inches in bulk (thickness), and the end point may be no more than ¼ inch thick. Bulk and length must not interfere with wearing of any Air Force headgear, and may not protrude below the front of headgear. When groomed, hair must not touch the ears, collar or eyebrows. Only closely cut or shaved hair on the back of the neck may touch the collar. 5
Cleanly shaven heads, military high-and-tight, and flat-top cuts are allowed. Not allowed are: Mohawk, mullet, cornrows, dreadlocks, etched designs or extensions. o Facial hair: Sideburns cannot extend past the outer opening of the ear and they must be straight and even (not flaired). You must be clean-shaven no beards or goatees. Beards are allowed for medical reasons, but they must be kept trimmed and can be no more than ¼ inch in length. Mustaches are permitted, but they must be moderate, and not excessive or extreme. They may not go past the lip line of the upper lip. They may not extend past the corners (opening) of the mouth. cannot go past or below the opening of your mouth. o Nail polish and makeup: not allowed on males. - Females o Hair: Minimum length is ¼ inch; maximum bulk is 3 inches from the scalp. Length can be no longer than the bottom edge of the shirt collar. Bangs or side-swiped hair sill not touch either eyebrow, or go below the line of the eyebrows Style must be conservative, with no faddish or extreme styles. Must not interfere with the proper wearing of headgear, so hair cannot be too full or too high on the head. If hair goes past the bottom edge of the collar, it must be pinned up. Pinned up hair: Should be styled so that no loose ends stick up. No rooster tails when using hairpins or clips. When in a bun, it must be a single bun, no wider than the width of the person s head, with all loose ends tucked in. If in a ponytail, it must be a single ponytail and not exceed the bulk and length limits. Hair accessories: Fabric scrunchies, hairpins, combs, clips, headbands, elastic bands and barrettes must match the person s hair color, and not interfere with wearing the hat. Headbands and fabric scrunchies can be no wider than 1 inch. Ornaments ( ribbons, beads and jeweled pins) are not allowed. Braids, twists, micro-braids, French braids, Dutch braids and cornrows are allowed. All braids or twists will be of uniform (consistent) dimensions, no wider than 1 inch, with natural spacing between the braids/ twists, and tightly-woven. Braids/twists may be worn loose if secured, and must follow the contour of the head. If adding additional hair, it must be a natural color, similar to the person s hair, be conservative, and not excessive, extreme, or faddish. Long hair in front must be secured at the ends. 6
Female Hair Grooming Standards: o Fingernails: Must be a single color that does not contrast with the person s complexion, detract from the uniform, or be extreme colors. Examples of extreme colors (not a complete list): purple, gold, blue, black, bright (fire engine) red and fluorescent colors. Designs, two-tone or multi-tone colors are not allowed. White-tip French manicures are allowed. Fingernails may not exceed ¼ inch in length beyond the tip of the finger, and they must be clean and well-groomed. o Cosmetics. If worn, they must be conservative and in good taste. Lipstick colors should not distinctly contrast with their complexion or be extreme. Examples of extreme lipstick colors: purple, gold, blue, black, bright red and fluorescent colors. 7
Jewelry (when in uniform) - Males o No earrings the entire time (all day long) you re in uniform. o No earrings in class on non-uniform days. - Females o One small spherical earring (gold, silver, diamond or pearl) in each ear lobe; o This may be pierced or clip type. o No loops or dangling styles. - Males and females: o Necklaces: Cannot be visible. o Finger rings: Maximum of 3 finger rings, total, on your two hands. No thumb rings. o Watch: May wear 1 watch. o Bracelet: May wear 1 bracelet up to 1/2 wide, with no charms or parts that dangle. Colored rubber or plastic wrist bands may not be worn. o Body piercings: Not allowed in when in uniform. (Only exception is earrings on females, as described above.) Sunglasses - Mirrored sunglasses are not allowed when in uniform. - Sunglasses of any kind are not allowed in a military formation. Tattoos - No tattoos are allowed that are obscene or advocate racial, ethnic or religious discrimination. - Not allowed, in or out of uniform, are any tattoos that jeopardize good order and discipline, or bring discredit upon the Air Force. How to Wear Cadet Rank Rules for placing rank insignia on uniform items: Placement Angle or orientation Horizontal placement Vertical placement Shirt (enlisted only) Torch (enlisted rank) points toward tip of collar Centered, side-to-side Centered, top-to-bottom Service Dress Coat Rank (stripes or bars) are parallel to the ground Grounded on (touching but not going over) lapel seam Centered (half way up the seam) Light Weight Jacket Edge of rank is parallel to outside edge of the jacket collar Centered between the outside edge and neck edge Bottom of insignia is 1 inch from the front (bottom) edge 8
Enlisted rank insignia on the uniform shirt: Officer shirt rank insignia. For Shirt rank cadet officers wear cloth epaulets on their shoulders: Note: References below to the left and right sides of garments, refer to wearer s left, right sides. Blue Name Tag (worn only on the shirt): - Males o Grounded on (just touching) and centered above right pocket - Females o Parallel to ground o On right side, centered between buttons and outside (shoulder) seam o Placed between 1 ½ inches below to 1 ½ inches above first exposed button. Silver Name Tag (worn only on the Service Dress Coat): - Males: o Centered on the right side (between the arm seam and the lapel), with the bottom edge lined up with the top of the pocket welt. - Females o Centered on the right side (between the arm seam and the lapel), between 1 ½ inches above and 1 ½ inches below the top button. Ribbons: - Ribbons must be arranged on the ribbon bars in the proper order. (See the Ribbons section for the explanation on ribbon order.) Place ribbons on uniforms this way: - Shirt: o Male: Grounded on (just touching) and centered above left pocket o Female: Parallel to ground On the left side, centered between buttons and outside seam Bottom of bar should be placed from 1 ½ inches below to 1 ½ inches above first exposed button. - Service Dress Coat (Male and Female) o Grounded on (just barely touching) and centered on top edge of pocket. 9
Wearing and Carrying the Air Force Hat (Flight Cap) or TX-959 Beret The Air Force hat (flight cap) is part of the Air Force uniform. Usually, it is worn only when outdoors. It is not worn inside buildings, except during ceremonies or, sometimes, while in formation. Also, it is not worn outdoors when under cover, which means when you are under a covering such as the roof over the Temple High s breezeway between the main building and the New Gym. Also, it is not worn in no hat areas, which are areas outside buildings where wearing the hat might be impractical or very inconvenient. The Temple High School campus has been designated a no hat campus. Therefore, cadets are required to wear the hat between the bus/car and the school when coming to school in the morning, and between the school and the bus/car in the afternoon when going home. While at school, cadets do not have to wear the hat when walking outside between buildings. Whenever you are in uniform off campus and outdoors, you must wear the Air Force flight cap. When indoors, instead of holding or carrying the flight cap, a cadet may attach it to the uniform by securing it under the uniform belt. If you choose to do this, wear it on the side of your pants (not the front) by tucking the back of the hat under the belt so that the front of the hat hangs down and the top faces to the front. If you have a beret, tuck the back under your belt so that the top of the beret is showing (faces out). A cadet s hair must not interfere with the proper wear of the hat or beret. Hair should not appear below the hat on the forehead and females who put their hair up must do so in such a way that they can position their hats properly on their heads. All rules for wearing the flight cap also apply to berets. On both the flight cap and beret, cadet officers wear Flight Cap and Beret Insignia. (See the Badges chart below. Air Force Flight Cap Male Flight Cap Female Flight Cap Public Display of Affection in Uniform. Public display of affection (PDA) is not permitted when in uniform. Because military uniforms stand out, any questionable behavior is immediately associated with the uniform. PDA detracts from the seriousness of the uniform and the proper image of someone in or associated with the US Air Force. Therefore, a cadet should not kiss, hug or even hold hand while in uniform. Even when not in uniform, there should be no PDA in the JROTC area. 10
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Air Force and JROTC Ranks and Insignias Cadet ranks have the same names as those in the Air Force. However, the insignias are different. Air Force and JROTC enlisted insignias both have stripes, but Air Force stripes have a star in the center, whereas JROTC stripes have a crest or shield with a torch in the center. NCO stands for non-commissioned officer. Air Force and JROTC officer rank insignia are completely different. There are no cadet general ranks in JROTC. Rank Name Abbreviation Rank No. Also Called Air Force Insignia JROTC Insignia Enlisted Ranks Airman Basic AB E-1 (no insignia) (no insignia) Airman Amn E-2 1 stripe 1 stripe Airman First Class A1C E-3 2 stripes 2 stripes Senior Airman SrA E-4 3 stripes 3 stripes Staff Sergeant SSgt E-5 NCO 4 stripes 4 stripes Technical Sergeant TSgt E-6 NCO 5 stripes 5 stripes Master Sergeant MSgt E-7 Senior NCO 6 stripes (1 on top, 5 below) 6 stripes (1 on top, 5 below) Senior Master Sergeant SMSgt E-8 Senior NCO 7 stripes (2 on top, 5 below) 7 stripes (2 on top, 5 below) Chief Master Sergeant CMSgt E-9 Senior NCO 8 stripes (3 on top, 5 below) 8 stripes (3 on top, 5 below) Officer Ranks Second Lieutenant 2 nd Lt O-1 Company grade off 1 gold bar 1 narrow, angled bar First Lieutenant 1 st Lt O-2 Company grade off 1 silver bar 2 narrow, angled bars Captain Capt O-3 Company grade off 2 silver bars 3 narrow, angled bars Major Maj O-4 Field grade off gold leaf 1 wide, angled bar Lieutenant Colonel Lt Col O-5 Field grade off silver leaf 1 wide and 1 narrow bar Colonel Col O-6 Field grade off silver eagle 1 wide and 2 narrow bars Brigadier General Brig Gen O-7 General officer 1 silver star (no cadet equivalent) Major General Maj Gen O-8 General officer 2 silver stars (no cadet equivalent) Lieutenant General Lt Gen O-9 General officer 3 silver stars (no cadet equivalent) General Gen O-10 General officer 4 silver stars (no cadet equivalent) 13
AF Officer Rank Insignia Second Lieutenant First Lieutenant Captain (1 gold bar) (1 silver bar) (2 silver bars) Major Lieutenant Colonel Colonel (Gold Leaf) (Silver Leaf) (Silver Eagle) Brigadier Major Lieutenant General General of General General General the Air Force (Wartime Rank) AF Enlisted Rank Insignia Airman Basic Airman Airman 1 st Class Senior Airman (AB) (Amn) (A1C) (SrA) Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Technical Sergeant ( Tech Sergeant ) (TSgt) Master Senior Master Chief Master First Sergeant Sergeant Sergeant Sergeant (Diamond) 14
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JROTC Ribbons Cadets earn uniform ribbons for exceptional performance, by participating in Corps activities or for accomplishing a specific task. Many ribbons are for special awards given by national patriotic, service and military organizations that support JROTC and want to recognize cadets accomplishments. The specific requirements and criteria for receiving these awards and ribbons are specified in AFJROTC regulations, and summarized below. There are three categories of awards and ribbons: Special Awards, National Awards and AFJROTC Awards. Ribbons must be worn on the uniform in their order of precedence their importance or ranking, based on how difficult it is to earn them. Arrange the ribbons in the same order in which they appear on the ribbon chart. That is, higher-precedent ribbons are worn above lowerprecedent ribbons, and closer to the center/buttons of the shirt or coat. The awards and ribbons below are listed in their order of precedence, from highest to lowest. Special Awards: (1) Gold Valor Award. Recognizes the most outstanding voluntary acts of self-sacrifice and personal bravery by a cadet involving conspicuous risk of life above and beyond the call of duty. (2) Silver Valor Award. Awarded for a voluntary act of heroism which does not meet the riskof-life requirements of the Gold Valor Award. (3) Cadet Humanitarian Award. Recognizes a cadet who provides aid in response to a singular extraordinary event such as a natural disaster or other catastrophe that has placed or has the potential to place a hardship on his or her fellow citizens. This award is not to be used to recognize day-to-day service in the community. (4) Silver Star Community Service with Excellence Award. This ribbon emphasizes the value of community service, and is intended to foster greater pride within the corps. It is awarded to the Top 5% of AFJROTC units that have highest per cadet average of community service hours. (5) Community Service with Excellence Award. Recognizes cadets who provide significant leadership in planning, organizing, directing and executing a major unit community service project that greatly benefits the local community. This is given to the key leader(s), not the participants. National Awards: These awards are limited to one, or in some cases two, cadets per year. Recipients are selected by the JROTC instructors, based on the criteria specified by the sponsoring organizations. Criteria include performance, leadership, character qualities and specific accomplishments, some of which are academic standing. Most are limited to third and fourth year cadets. The following are the national awards and their sponsoring organizations: (6) Air Force Association 22
AFJROTC Awards: (7) Daedalians (8) American Legion Scholastic (9) American Legion General Military Excellence (10) Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) (11) American Veterans (AMVETS) (12) Reserve Officers Association (13) The Military Order of World Wars (14) The Military Officers Association (15) Veterans of Foreign Wars (16) National Sojourners (17) Sons of the American Revolution (18) Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction (19) Military Order of the Purple Heart (20) Air Force Sergeants Association (21) Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (22) Sons of Confederate Veterans H. L. Hunley (23) Tuskegee Airrmen Incorporated (24) The Retired Enlisted Association (25) Celebrate Freedom Foundation/Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (26) National Society, United States Daughters of War of 1812 (27) Air Commando Association (ACA) (28) Non-funded National Award (award not yet approved by HQ AFJROTC) (29) Distinguished Unit Award With Merit (DUAM). Awarded to cadets enrolled during the same academic year in which 1) the unit receives a HQ AFJROTC evaluation with an overall rating of Exceeds Standards and 2) the unit is selected by HQ AFJROTC to receive the DUA. Both criteria must be met in the same academic year. (30) Distinguished Unit Award (DUA). Awarded to cadets enrolled during the academic year when a unit is selected by HQ AFJROTC to receive the DUA. (31) Outstanding Organization Award (OOA). This award is given to cadets enrolled during the academic year in which their unit is selected by HQ AFJROTC to receive the OOA. (32) Outstanding Flight Ribbon. Awarded to members of the outstanding flight under criteria determined by the SASI (usually uniform grades, test grades and drill competition). (33) Top Performer Award. Given by AFJROTC Regional Director (or other Headquarters representative) only during a Staff Assistance Visit or Unit Evaluation conducted by HQ AFJROTC personnel, to recognize leadership and job performance of cadets in their primary corps jobs, and specifically in preparation for the evaluation. It is limited to 2 % of the corps. (34) Outstanding Cadet Ribbon. Awarded annually to the outstanding first-year, second-year, third-year, and fourth-year cadet, based on high moral character, positive personal attributes, outstanding military potential, and academic and military excellence. (One cadet per grade.) 23
(35) Leadership Ribbon. Awarded for outstanding performance in a position of leadership as an AFJROTC cadet in corps training activities. The level of performance must be above and beyond expected performance. (36) Achievement Ribbon. Awarded for a significant achievement as deemed appropriate by the SASI. (37) Superior Performance Ribbon. Awarded for outstanding achievement or meritorious service rendered specifically on behalf of AFJROTC. Can be for a single accomplishment or for sustained performance of a superior nature. Achievemnents and services must clearly be outstanding and exceptional. (38) Academic Ribbon. Awarded for an A average in AFJROTC and overall grade point average of at least a B in other subjects, for one semester. (39) Leadership School Ribbon. Awarded for completion of an approved leadership school program of at least 5 days duration. (40) Special Teams Competition. Awarded to drill team members for placing 1 st, 2 nd or 3 rd in an Air Force or Joint Service Competition. (41) Orienteering Ribbon. Awarded to team members for completing a unit-specific Orienteering Program as part of a unit curriculum. At TX-959, a cadet must complete the orienteering course at a meet. (42) Cocurricular Activities Leadership Ribbon. Awarded at the SASI s discretion for leadership in AFJROTC cocurricular activities, such as being the chairperson for a military ball or dining out. Recipient must have demonstrated exceptional leadership in achieving objectives. (43) Drill Team Ribbon. Criteria for receiving this ribbon is established by the SASI. In TX- 959, in cadet must compete at, at least one drill competition. (44) Color Guard Ribbon. Criteria for receiving this ribbon is established by the SASI. In TX-959, a cadet must perform at least five color guards to earn this ribbon. (45) Saber Team Ribbon. Criteria for receiving this ribbon is established by the SASI. In TX- 959, a cadet must compete on the saber team at a drill competition. (46) Marksmanship Team Ribbon. Criteria for receiving this ribbon is established by the SASI. Because TX-959 has no air rifle program, this ribbon is not available for TX-959 cadets. (47) Good Conduct Ribbon. Criteria for receiving this ribbon are established by the SASI. In TX-959, a cadet cannot have had THS ISS or a more serious THS discipline action. Also, he/she must have very few discipline referrals. Instructors review a cadet s discipline record to determine eligibility. Finally, the cadet s other teachers must recommend him/her for this award. (48) Service Ribbon. Awarded at the SASI s discretion for distinctive performance in school, community, or AFJROTC service projects. At TX-959, a cadet must participate in two TX-959- sponsored service events or activities. (Other community or church activities do not count.) 24
(49) Health and Wellness Ribbon. Awarded by the SASI for participation in the health and wellness physical fitness program. In TX-959, a cadet can earn this ribbon by completing the JROTC-required physical fitness two times, be on the Push-Up Squad, or compete on the PT Team at a drill meet. (50) Recruiting Ribbon. Awarded for outstanding effort in support of unit recruiting activities. Criteria for receiving this ribbon are established by the SASI. In TX-959, a cadet must get at least two other students to take JROTC, or make significant contributions to our unit s overall recruiting and retention efforts. (51) Activities Ribbon. Awarded for participation in co-curricular activities other than those that qualify for the Color Guard, Drill Team and Special Teams Competition ribbons. These include orienteering teams, rocketry clubs, AFJROTC academic teams and AFJROTC sports teams. Criteria for receiving this ribbon are established by the SASI. In TX-959, a cadet must be on the Push-Up Squad or participate in at least two TX-959 sports events, such as the football or softball games with another JROTC unit, or our annual March Madness basketball tournament. (52) Attendance Ribbon. Criteria for receiving this ribbon are established by the SASI. In TX-959, a cadet can have no more than 4 excused absences and no unexcused absences in a semester. Also, a cadet s other teachers must verify that there have been no serious attendance problems, such as too many tardies. (53) Dress and Appearance Ribbon. Criteria for receiving this ribbon is established by the SASI. In TX-959, to earn this ribbon a cadet must have an average for all uniform inspection grades of at least an 85, and can have no grades of zero for uniform inspections. (54) Longevity Ribbon. Awarded for successful completion of each year of JROTC. (55) Bataan Death March Memorial Hike Ribbon. This ribbon honors and helps people remember the sacrifices of the victims and survivors of the WWII Bantaan Death March. To earn this ribbon a cadet must complete a locally-determined 14 mile course (of trails, road, tracks, etc) in one to three days. (56) Patriotic Flag Ribbon. Awarded for participation in a non-color guard event designed to honor our nation s flag, such as a flag raising, flag retirement, or flag folding ceremony, or an historical flag demonstration. In, TX-959, a cadet must participate in one such ceremony or event. Ribbons 57 through 61 are only for Civil Air Patrol (CAP) cadets. 25
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As with ribbons, all JROTC badges must be earned to be worn. They are awarded for accomplishment of a specific task, for completion of a specific course, for selection of a specific award or for membership in a specific organization. Badges must be worn properly, as indicated on the enclosed diagrams. 27
TX-959 JROTC Uniform Ropes Uniform ropes are worn to indicate that the cadet holds a leadership or staff position in the Corps, or has earned a specific qualification, such as color guard member. Cadets may wear only one rope, and it must be worn on the left shoulder. TX-959 Uniform Inspection - Cadets wear the uniform one day per week. - Uniform Day will be on Thursday, unless changed by an instructor. - On Uniform Day cadets will form up in a Uniform Inspection Formation, and their uniforms will be inspected, for a grade, based on proper wear and cleanliness. - Uniform inspection grades are 40% of your JROTC grade. - This uniform inspection is just like an assignment in any other CHS class. Therefore, if you are absent on uniform day, you still must complete the assignment by wearing the uniform and being inspected on the first day you return to school. (A cadet will not be expected to wear the uniform on Friday, PE day.) This inspection, after an absence, is for full credit. - Not wearing the uniform on uniform day, without being excused by an instructor, is the same as failing to turn in an assignment on time. If you are not in uniform for the weekly uniform inspection: o you must make up the inspection, by wearing your uniform (all day) and being inspected by Tuesday of the following week; o generally, the maximum grade a cadet can get for an unexcused make-up will be 80% or less. o if you do not make up the inspection on time, you will receive a zero for that grade. - If you have to wear your uniform for an activity such as a color guard or drill meet, often that activity will fulfill the uniform requirement for that week and you will not have to wear the uniform on Uniform Day. An instructor will tell you if the activity satisfies the weekly wear requirement. - If you remove the uniform before the end of the day, without permission from an instructor, you will receive a zero, and it may not be made up. Saluting - Cadets salute when: o Reporting, such as at the beginning of class o In uniform and outside - Who salutes whom: o Enlisted cadets salute all cadet officers o Cadet officers salute officers of higher rank o All cadets salute the SASI, when outside or when reporting to his office 28
American Flag, Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem America is special because it s the only country in history to be established on the belief that our rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness come from God, and that the purpose of government is to protect those rights. America s Motto: In God We Trust. The American Flag, as a symbol of the United States, stands for the values of our country liberty, justice, opportunity and God-given rights. It also represents the sacrifices made by millions of Americans to create and preserve this nation. The Pledge of Allegiance and our National Anthem are expressions of our appreciation for America and the rights and privileges we enjoy. It is important to show proper respect toward the American Flag, when reciting the Pledge and when the National Anthem is played. The American Flag: - Also called Old Glory. - Its colors signify important values: o White: purity and innocence o Red: hardiness and valor o Blue: vigilance, perseverance and justice - The Flag s blue field is called the Union. The proper customs associated with honoring the American Flag, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and showing respect during the playing of our National Anthem change when wearing a US military uniform. They also depend upon whether or not you are indoors or out of of doors. Here are the proper customs: Wearing Civilian Clothes In Uniform Indoors Outdoors Indoors Outdoors American Flag (when it goes by, as in a parade) Not applicable -Stand at attention -Face the Flag -Place hand over your heart Not applicable -Stand at attention -Face the Flag -Salute Pledge of Allegiance -Stand at attention -Face the Flag -Place hand over your heart -Stand at attention -Face the Flag -Place hand over your heart -Stand at attention -Face the Flab -(Do NOT salute or place your hand over your heart) -Stand at attention -Face the Flag -(Do NOT salute or place your hand over your heart) National Anthem -Stand at attention -Face the Flag -Place hand over your heart -Stand at attention -Face the Flag -Place hand over your heart -Stand at attention -Face the Flag -(Do NOT salute or place your hand over your heart) -Sand at attention -Face the Flag -Salute 29
Chain of Command The term chain of command refers to the line of people above and below an individual through which commands and guidance are passed. In the military, the top of everybody s chain of command is the President of the United States, who is also America s Commander in Chief. The chain then goes down through people at the levels between the President and the individual. If the individual is responsible for leading or directing others below him/her, the chain continues to the bottom. Below is the chain of command for every Air Force JROTC cadet. President of the United States, the Honorable Secretary of Defense, the Honorable Secretary of the Air Force, the Honorable Air Force Chief of Staff, General Commander, Air Education and Training Command, General Commander, Air University Commander, Holm Center (ROTC and Officer Training School) Brig General Director, Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, Colonel TX-959 Senior Aerospace Science Instructor, TX-959 Aerospace Science Instructor, TX-959 Corps Commander, Cadet Colonel Squadron Commander, Cadet, Flight Commander, Cadet, Flight Sergeant, Cadet, 30
Warrior Knowledge Warrior Knowledge refers to additional information about JROTC, the Air Force and the military that cadets should learn after being in JROTC one or two semesters. Uniform inspections provide good opportunities to determine how well cadets are learning this information. Therefore, during uniform inspections cadets may be asked warrior knowledge questions. A cadet s uniform inspection grade will not be lowered if he/she does not know this information, but, if he/she does know it, he/she may receive bonus points on his/her uniform inspection grade. Cadets may be asked questions about this information at other times, as well. - Mission of AF JROTC - Air Force Core Values - JROTC and Air Force ranks - Chain of Command - AF history - Organization of the Cadet Corps - US Flag etiquette - Topics below and in this Handbook Phonetic Alphabet The Airman s Creed I am an American Airman. I am a Warrior. I have answered my Nation s call. I am an American Airman. My mission is to Fly, Fight, and Win. I am faithful to a Proud Heritage, A Tradition of Honor, and a Legacy of Valor. I am an American Airman. Guardian of Freedom and Justice, My Nation s Sword and Shield, Its Sentry and Avenger. I defend my Country with my Life. I am an American Airman. Wingman, Leader, Warrior. I will never leave an Airman behind, I will never falter, And I will not fail. A - Alpha J - Juliett S - Sierra B - Bravo K - Kilo T - Tango C - Charlie L - Lima U - Uniform D - Delta M - Mike V - Victor E - Echo N - November W - Whiskey F - Foxtrot O - Oscar X - X-ray G - Golf P - Papa Y - Yankee H - Hotel Q - Quebec Z Zulu I - India R - Romeo Military Time. Military time is based on a 24 hour clock. 1 am = 0100 hours 7 am = 0700 hours 1 pm = 1300 hours 7 pm = 1900 hours 2 am = 0200 hours 8 am = 0800 hours 2 pm = 1400 hours 8 pm = 2000 hours 3 am = 0300 hours 9 am = 0900 hours 3 pm = 1500 hours 9 pm = 2100 hours 4 am = 0400 hours 10 am = 1000 hours 4 pm = 1600 hours 10 pm = 2200 hours 5 am = 0500 hours 11 am = 1100 hours 5 pm = 1700 hours 11 pm = 2300 hours 6 am = 0600 hours 12 pm = 1200 hours 6 pm = 1800 hours 12 am = 2400 hours 31
Cadet Corps Organization and Key Command and Staff Positions The organization of the cadets in an Air Force Junior ROTC unit is similar to how real Air Force units are organized. At TX-959, the overall organization is called a Corps (pronounced core ). Within this Corps are squadrons, flights (what we call our classes) and teams, as well as functional areas and single-cadet staff positions. Here are the main components and positions, and a brief description of the responsibilities and duties associated with some of them: Corps Commander, CC. The Corps Commander is responsible for everything that happens in the Corps. He/she is the cadet the instructors work with most closely and most often. Specific responsibilities include: - Oversee all Corps activities - Work closely with the squadron commanders, logistics officer and commander of the IG team - Represent the Corps at functions Inspector General (IG) Team. The IG Team is a group of 5 or 6 cadet officers and NCOs, whose primary purpose is to monitor uniform wear on uniform days, when cadets are arriving at and leaving school. Their objective is to assess the overall appearance of the Corps, and they also have the specific task of identifying problems with uniforms and informing cadets of things that should be corrected. Senior Enlisted Advisor, SEA. This is the highest enlisted position in the Corps. This cadet - Works with cadet NCOs, particularly flight sergeants, to insure they are fulfilling their responsibilities. - Helps resolve issues enlisted cadets might have. - Advises the Corps Commander by making suggestions to improve cadet performance and behavior. Operations Squadron Commander. (Operations, Ops, can be thought of as what we do.) The Ops Squadron Commander is responsible for overseeing routine, day-to-day and week-toweek activities. The Operations Squadron includes: - Half of our flights (usually, A, B, C, D, E, F and G) - All of our teams: o Push-Up Squad o Competition drill teams o Orienteering team o Rocketry Specific duties include: - Maintaining schedules and calendars - Ensuring flight commanders and NCOs are trained - Reading flight commander weekly reports to monitor accomplishments, problems. - Tracking uniform inspection results - Monitoring team formation and training - Ensuring team commanders produce rosters for events - Ensuring Corps activities, such as service events, are documented. - Monitoring tasks assigned to project officers. 32
Mission Support Squadron Commander. In addition to having half of our flights, Mission Support includes the functions that help our Corps do the things it does. The Mission Support Squadron includes: - The other half of our flights (usually, H, I, J, K, L, M and N) - Support functions: o Color Guard teams o Public Affairs maintain picture bulletin boards and publish accomplisments o Flag Detail raise and lower the flag(s) each school day o Information Detail post daily information on classroom information boards o Finance Detail Specific duties include: - Ensuring Color Guard events are properly supported - Ensuring flight commanders and NCOs are trained - Reading flight commander weekly reports to monitor accomplishments, problems. - Tracking uniform inspection results. - Monitoring accomplishment of support tasks. - Monitoring tasks assigned to project officers. Logistics Officer, LG. Logistics is taking care of the stuff we need to do what we do. The Logistics Officer works with the instructors to insure uniforms, supplies and equipment are managed properly. Because Logistics is such an important function and involves so many individual tasks, the Logistics officer is considered to be on the same level as the two squadron commanders, and also has a staff of about 10 NCO and airmen assistants to accomplish the necessary tasks. These tasks include: - keeping the supply room well-organized, clean and neat - assisting instructors in fitting uniforms on cadets - maintaining uniform issue records on paper and in WINGS - preparing supply and equipment items for drill meets, trips and activities - helping the instructors conduct inventories of uniforms and supplies Cadet positions in Logistics include: - Commander of Uniforms - Commander of Equipment - Commander of Documentation - 1 or more NCOs and airmen assistants in each of the flights Personnel Officer, DP. The Personnel function documents what cadets have done. It means recording information on cadet accomplishments, such as event participation and physical fitness test results, usually in the Air Force WINGS data base, and also maintaining files with cadet documents. This function is a vital one because it s extremely important to accurately record what cadets have done, for both their individual records and for Corps-wide accomplishments, and to maintain required documents. The Personnel staff consists of a commander, an assistant commander or NCO, and 3 to 5 staff members. Flight Commanders: Direct and command the flight on a daily basis. Because of the daily responsibilities, and because the Flight Commander is directly involved in management of the classroom, this is one of the most important positions in the Corps. 33
Flight Sergeants: Assist the Flight Commander and perform Flight Commander duties when the Commander is absent or unavailable. Having cadets run the Corps by leading teams and being responsible for the accomplishment of program functions is one of the most valuable components of Junior ROTC, and we instructors want as many cadets as possible to participate in this way. Thus, all cadets who joint JROTC are eligible for staff and leadership positions in the T-959 Corps of Cadets. We instructors strive to give all cadets opportunities to assume one of these positions. We then select cadets for these positions based on their behavior, performance, accomplishments, and personal desires. Our objective is to help individual cadets and also assemble an effective Corps staff. Military Drill (Marching) Military drill (marching) is an important part of Air Force Junior ROTC. All cadets must learn to march and to perform basic drill movements. The basic drill movements that cadets must learn are: - Parade Rest - Halt - Attention - Fall In - Present Arms - Dress Right Dress - Order Arms - Ready Front - Right Face - Open Ranks March - Left Face - Close Ranks March - About Face - Fall Out - Forward March Other, standard movements that are performed in flight and element formation are: - Right Flank - Eyes Right - Left Flank - Ready Front - Column Right - Change Step - Column Left - Right Step - To the Rear - Left Step In addition, JROTC 3 and 4 classes will be taught advanced, more complicated drill movements. Drill Terms Alignment Dress or Cover Cadence the uniform step and rhythm in marching that is the number of steps marched per minute; maintaining the cadence or rhythm helps cadets stay in step Cover individuals aligning themselves directly behind the person in front of them 34
Distance the space between individuals in formation (approximately 40 ) as measured from their chest to the back of the individual in front of them Double Time the rate of marching 180 steps per minute Dress alignment of elements side by side or in line maintaining proper interval Element the basic formation, the smallest drill unit comprised of at least 3 individuals Flight at least two, but not more than four, elements Guide the individual designated to regulate the direction and rate of march In Column the arrangement of elements side by side with the guide and element leaders at the head In Line the arrangement of elements one behind the other with the guide and element leaders to the far right Interval the space between individuals placed side by side Mark Time marching in place at a rate of 100 to 120 steps per minute Quick Time the rate of marching at 100 to 120 steps per minute Slow Time the rate of marching at 60 steps per minute (used in funeral ceremonies) Rest Positions parade rest, at ease, rest, fall out Drill Commands an oral order; most have two parts, preparatory command and command of execution Preparatory Command explains what the movement will be and mentally prepares the cadet to execute the movement Command of Execution follows the preparatory command and explains when the movement will be carried out Combined Command drill commands in which the preparatory command and the command of execution are combined ( Fall in., At ease., Rest. ) Supplementary command given when one unit of the element must execute a movement different from the other unit or must execute the same movement at a different time ( Stand fast. ) Informational Command no Preparatory Command or Command of Execution. ( Prepare for inspection. ) General Rules for Commands - Give commands from the position of attention. - While marching, the leader must be in step with the flight. - When not facing the flight, give commands over the right shoulder. - Revoke a preparatory command (correct a mistake) by saying As you were. 35